News Release

Friday, August 18, 2017

North Hollywood Shooting Leaves Two Dead NR17241sr

North Hollywood: The Los Angeles
Police Departments' Valley Bureau Homicide Detectives are seeking
the public's assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible
for the murder of two men.

On August 14, 2017, North Hollywood Area patrol officers responded
to a shooting call at the 5000 block of Klump Avenue. 911 callers
reported hearing between 15-20 gunshots. When the officers arrived,
they located multiple victims suffering from gunshots.

The investigation thus far has revealed that three males arrived at
the location just prior to the shooting, they met with and greeted
three additional males, who exited the parking structure of the
apartment complex. Their meeting quickly deteriorated when guns
were drawn and a running gun battle ensued. In the end, more than
20 rounds were fired, four of the six individuals sustained gunshot
wounds. Two of the male victims died from their injuries. A third
male remains in critical condition at a local hospital and a fourth
was treated and released.

Detectives are currently piecing together evidence to determine the
motive behind these shootings.

There is no suspect(s) description.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Detective John
Doerbecker, Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Bureau Homicide,
at (818) 374-1941. Anonymous tips can be called into Crimestoppers
at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or by texting 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most
keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the
letters "LAPD." Online tips may be placed at www.LAPDOnline.org,
click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.